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P430 PBU

1997 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,106 mi
Last recorded12,106 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP430 PBU
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 12,106 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 11,537 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 10,494 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 10,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 8,995 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 8,572 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 8,572 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 814 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 7,986 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 7,986 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 May 2007 7,816 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2006 7,129 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F650?

Based on 23,786 MOT tests across 2,143 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
2,143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 498
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 367
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 272
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 259
Drive chain excessively loose 131
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P430 PBU is a 1997 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 26,358 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW F650 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 498 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P430 PBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F650 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this BMW F650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P430 PBU is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P430 PBU safe to buy?

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